Sermons on Esther 4:1-18:

The True Islam

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

An exploration of the true nature of Islam by looking at what is actually taught within the Scriptures of Islam - the Quoran. Islam is a dangerous religion both in what it teaches as its doctrines and in the activities it promotes towards non-Muslims.

On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 nineteen men affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airliners in the New York region. Two of the airliners were flown into the World Trade Center, one was flown into the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians And Christmas, Part 1 - An Overview Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006

What comes to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the star, angels, Santa Claus…wow! There are about a zillion symbols we have for Christmas, aren’t there? What do they

If everyone would take a moment and close their eyes…I am going to say a word and I want you to tell me what you picture when I say it. Ready? Christmas. What came to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006

The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Ezra Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 14 in the series. Artaxerxes has granted Ezra's request to return to Jerusalem. And not only that, but provision is made for the journey to be financed by freewill offerings, official government contributions, and tax revenues from the Trans-Euphra

The Book of Ezra Study #14 (Ezra 8:1-36) The Return of Ezra Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a point of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1-36, Ezra 5:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Old Testament Challenge: David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 22, 2010

Old Testament Challenge: David and Goliath

The Courage of David A few weeks ago we talked about Moses and his answering God’s call in his life. Today we are going to talk about courage with yet another Old Testament personality but I want to revisit Moses for a moment. What would have happened had Moses tried to figure out what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: *other

Know Your Situation Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 6, 2013

There are times in our lives when things happen and we instinctively jump to blame God, either because of something He allowed or something He did... but we have to be honest about things and we must know the situation. Our sin is the cause of all our iss

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 5, 2013 Date Preached: January 6, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Know Your Situation Sermon Text: Nehemiah 1:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: Have you ever had a project SO large that you did not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Plan For The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

What the church ought to be now and in the future

Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Promise-Keeping God Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 12, 2014

We have a God who keeps His promises.

Introduction: A. Ann Landers, former advice columnist, challenged her readers to come up with the world's 3rd -biggest lie. She wrote, “The world’s biggest first two lies are: ‘The check is in the mail’ and ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help you.’ ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Correct Worship

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2015

To show that GOD must be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you correctly worship GOD? If Yes, You need to worship GOD through and in JESUS CHRIST alone - who is both the Spirit and Truth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD must be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth. IV. TEXT: John 4:24 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Payback System Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 20, 2015

Trust Christ as your Savior and avoid God's coming judgment, which will be severe, suitable, and certain as it hardens people's hearts against Him.

Fred was a practical joker, who enjoyed pulling some crazy pranks at each of his three friends’ weddings. Then Fred got married, and he was worried. He was sure they would retaliate, but nobody interrupted the minister. Nobody sent naughty telegrams, and nobody hid his suitcases. There ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Has Blessed America

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 25, 2013

America's Godly Heritage and Blessings

GOD HAS BLESSED AMERICA Every political speech ends with "God Bless America" We sing "God Bless America" But do we mean it? Are we truly seeking God's blessing? Or, have those three words just become the standard way of ending speeches? (The way Christians say "Amen" after a prayer, not even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sovereign Grace

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

SHOWING THE MATCHLESS POWER OF GOD AND HOW HE ACCOMPLISHES HIS WILL IN THE AFFAIRS OF MAN

Isaiah 54:1-17 – Sovereign Grace 1 "Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman," says the LORD. 2 “Enlarge the place of your tent, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Big Ideas Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 19, 2011

An intro to a series through the book of Nehemiah. A sermon to show how God delights in taking little people and accomplishing big things through them

Nehemiah 1-4 Someone wrote years ago, “Just when I figure out all of the answers in life, they changed the questions!” Too true. More than ever, they’re changing the questions at a dizzying pace. Life is BIG. It’s fast, confusing, transient. That’s OK. God has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Earthen Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Why doesn’t God put His valuables in the most valuable looking containers? You may think they you are not valuable enough for God to be able to use. You think have too many ‘chips’ and ‘cracks’ or past or present problems and failures. What is valuable

What is the most inexpensive container you have ever put something valuable in? Money in a sock? Cigar box? God chose to place in human vessels the very presence of His Holy Spirit. If I would have been in charge of presenting Jesus to the world 2,000 years ago I would have used a stadium ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

King Of Kings, High Priest, And Ultimate Sacrifice

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 27, 2010

A message focuing on the gifts given by these "wise men" from afar, both relating to significance to Jesus' life, as well as some background on how these gifts were used throughout Scripture.

Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ Christian Church) Apex, NC December 26, 2010 Main Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Note: This includes a teaching review on Simeon & Anna from Luke 2:22-38, followed by the sermon on Matthew 2:1-11. Scripture Reading and Teaching: Luke 2:22-38 Luke 2:22-38 22 Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational